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CEFAS25-116 Contract for Agilent Annual Service Cover

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, pertains to the contract titled "CEFAS25-116 Contract for Agilent Annual Service Cover." The initiative falls under the services category, specifically installation services of laboratory equipment, and targets the food safety sector. This procurement concluded with an award on 25 September 2025 and covers a period from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," suggesting a streamlined process. The contracting activity allows CEFAS to secure annual service for the Agilent systems crucial for biotoxin monitoring, with an award value of £26,490.24.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved with scientific equipment services and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in technical service provision can leverage such contracts to build relationships with governmental bodies and reinforce their presence in the public sector. Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, the appointed supplier for this contract, exemplifies a large-scale business operation that effectively addresses the specifications of CEFAS, thereby highlighting the potential benefits for other similar entities capable of delivering tailored solutions within the required specifications. The contract's scope focuses on continued reliable service cover for essential laboratory equipment, making it ideal for firms with a robust portfolio and technical proficiency in service maintenance within the food industry regulatory landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-116 Contract for Agilent Annual Service Cover

Notice Description

Contract for 12 Months service cover for an Agilent 6495 QQQ and 1290 II infinity UPLC system. This system is used to deliver Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland biotoxin monitoring contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Further Information

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